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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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